Date: Wed, 01 Nov 1995 23:51:08 -0500 (EST)
From: Chris Purdom
Subject: IWG Congressional Family Cuacus letter
The following went out on IWG letterhead (2 congregations, 4 religious
organizations and 14 clergy - let us know if you want to be added):
October 31, 1995
The Philadelphia Inquirer
PO Box 8263
Phila., PA 19101
Dear Editors:
We were puzzled by your story on the Congressional Family Caucus. Their
agenda involves a radical restructuring of the federal government; their
positions against equal rights for sexual minorities, reproductive freedom,
affirmative action, aid for the poor, public education, public television
and environmental protection are generally considered to be well to the
right of center; and their members are extremely open about their religious
motivation. Why then do they say they want to avoid the label "Radical
Religious Right?" How else could a group with this agenda be labeled? And
what do any of those positions have to do with family?
Sincerely,
Barbara Purdom Christopher Purdom
Interfaith Working Group Coordinators